Abstract

This review synthesizes the findings of 28 empirical studies to form a comprehensive picture of the relationship between breastfeeding and rates of pediatric obesity as seen in US culture. Various protective factors are summarized including maternal microbial transmissions, infant feeding practices, and maternal characteristics such as race and socioeconomic status.

Author Details

Madison Michelle Bick, SN, College of Nursing, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

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N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Breastfeeding, Obesity, Pediatric

Conference Name

Leadership Connection 2018

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2018

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Breastfeeding and pediatric obesity in America

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

This review synthesizes the findings of 28 empirical studies to form a comprehensive picture of the relationship between breastfeeding and rates of pediatric obesity as seen in US culture. Various protective factors are summarized including maternal microbial transmissions, infant feeding practices, and maternal characteristics such as race and socioeconomic status.